Tag Archives: spicy

On December 31, 2013 we stood at the precipice of formative experience. One year and 365 chili recipes later, we have gained this wisdom: Happiness is a byproduct of making great decisions. It is decidedly of great importance to take … Continue reading →

Our only close encounter with wild bears was perpetrated (mainly) by the ever-adventurous and thrill-seeking Mrs. Chili365 and her trusty infant companion, Pirate. While stomping about in nature, they happened upon a mother black bear frolicking carelessly with her cubs. … Continue reading →

In spite of my better intentions and in direct opposition of my best interest, I sometimes hire people. While wading through the vast slew of resumes, seeing experience is nice, noting education helpful, but nothing quite grabs the attention like … Continue reading →

The line between opulent and ragged is stark. Today’s 20 mile run took me past million dollar homes and the milling homeless, all within the course of a few strides. The juxtaposed stand so strikingly close to one another as to make … Continue reading →

Time needs no assistance. Aiding time’s progress is futile. Abetting its coarse passage is criminal. While time does not define a person, it sets a parameter and frames the canvass on which each of us will work. My brush stroke … Continue reading →

No rest for the wicked and no respite from the chili. We are at it every day, holidays included. 359 straight days of chili and today I have fully depleted what was (in January) a massive stash of antacids. Feverishly … Continue reading →

During the holiday season we forgive these indulgences. Chili pork sausage, eggs and bacon Spam (you heard me right, bacon Spam) make for a Merry Cholesterol-mas. The best gift I can give my arteries this Christmas is a little extra … Continue reading →